ACT

Below are some of the tips that can help you prepare effectively for your ACT exam:Understand your purpose of taking the test. Research through the internet to find yourself enough explanation on why the test is important for you. Then, understand which test you need to take - whether you need to take the writing portion of the test or not. Understnd the syllabus of the ACT test - this will help you what will be expected out of you in the test. By learning bout the chapters and topics, you can start your practice of topic everyday, as soon as you can. remember - the earlier you start your preparation - the more you will be ready to adjust to any changes (if any) that comes in the exam format before the stipulated exam date. Also, you will get enough time to revise and solve practice papers. Commit important Maths, Physics and Chemistry formulas to your memory and make short notes of the same. You can go through these notes and formulas before entering the exam hall. Learn about the test strategies from the previous ACT test takers - figure which strategies worked for them. And make a customised action plan for yourself based on your preferences and needs. 

While both SAT and ACT solve a similar purpose of understanding an undergraduate's readiness for college admissions, both are designed differently and tested differently. Understand the key difference to know which one is easier - SAT or ACT from the section below:SAT is a digital exam, whereas ACT is tested on paper plus availability of digital format is meagre.SAT is 2 hours 14 minutes, ACT is 2 hours 55 minutes long.There are just two sections on SAT - Reading + Writing & Maths, ACT on the other hand has four sections - English, Reading, Science and Maths.There is an optional writing paper on ACT, while SAT has scrapped the essay paper.There is an inbuilt calculator for Digital SAT, however, there is no such provision on ACT.Free prep is available for SAT applicants, but not for ACT applicants.Thus, it is up to the applicants to choose which one is a more suitable option for them - SAT or ACT and apply and prepare accordingly. For more details check - Which one is easier - SAT or ACT?